The Lighthorsemen
Palestine, 1917. The British advance has been stopped by the Turkish line that runs from Gaza to Beersheba. The last attack on Gaza has failed. The attacking forces included the Light Horse, an Australian regiment of mounted infantry... Lighthorseman Frank is hurt in a fight with Bedouin. He is replaced by a young soldier named Dave. Dave is a great shooter, but he doesn't want to shoot at the enemy. Dave proves himself when German biplanes attack. While recovering in the hospital, he meets Anne, a kind nurse... The regiment is needed for a bold attack on Beersheba from the side. But how do you show the Turks that Gaza will be the main target? How do you attack across a desert if you don't have water?
Released: 1987-09-10
Duration: 131
min
Country:
Australia